The ex-CLC connecting line between Brinnington and Bredbury Junctions sees grimy GCR-designed Robinson O4/1 No. 63681 leaving the eastern portal of Brinnington Tunnel, near Stockport in 1958. 63681 was built by Rob't. Stephenson & Hawthorn in Dec. 1917 as ROD No. 1663, it was transferred to LNER stock in 1924 and was withdrawn in Feb. 1962.

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